Loans

Education loans are offered at low interest rates with long repayment terms. Some loans require a demonstration of need; others do not. NOVA participates in the U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan Program.

Notes

All borrowers at NOVA must be enrolled in (and attending) at least 6 credits at the time the loan is disbursed.

Entrance Counseling helps students understand their responsibilities regarding their loan. The Master Promissory Note is the legal document students electronically sign to receive a loan. Each one may take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Students must complete both before the College can make the first disbursement of their loan if they have not previously received a Federal Direct Stafford Loan.

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Parents must sign in using their own information to complete the PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) and PLUS Loan Request if they wish to request a PLUS loan.

When selecting the “School and Loan Information”, please use Northern Virginia Community College ONLY.

Helpful Hints

Student loans are an obligation that borrowers must repay. Only borrow what you need and what you can afford to repay based on your career! There are serious consequences for failing to repay student loans, such as wage garnishment, withholding of tax refunds, collection fees, denial of financial aid and damage to your credit history.

Most federal student loan repayment begins after the borrower stops attending college or drops below 6 credits of enrollment. Loan repayment begins once the loan is fully disbursed.

Inceptia Is NOVA's Partner for Assisting Borrowers

You’re not alone when it comes to student loans. NOVA has partnered with Inceptia, a division of the National Student Loan Program (NSLP), to provide you with FREE assistance on your Federal student loan obligations to ensure successful, and comfortable, loan repayment. Inceptia’s friendly customer representatives may reach out to you if your loan(s) become delinquent. Inceptia is not a collection agency. We’ve partnered with them to help you explore a wide variety of possibilities such as alternative repayment plans, deferment, consolidation, discharge, forgiveness, and forbearance options. Inceptia will stay in touch with you via phone calls, letters, and/or emails to help you find answers to your questions and solutions to your issues. For additional resources including information on repayment options, please visit Inceptia’s Federal Student Loan Overview website at Inceptia.org/FAQ.